Head of Housing Needs

Head of Housing Needs
Uxbridge

I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for someone to provide Leadership and management of a complex, demand-led multidisciplinary Homeless Prevention and Housing Allocations Service delivering creative and innovative solutions to resolve housing issues to residents.
You will work with Cabinet and Elected Members, Council services, partners,residents and commissioned service providers to develop and implement the policy and strategic direction for homelessness and housing allocations to ensure corporate priorities are delivered to put residents first.
Job Role
To be responsible for the selection, development and performance of the Homeless Prevention and Housing Allocations team in line with the Council's HR policies.
To ensure all team members receive the appropriate level of communication to maintain engagement with the Council's vision, priorities and activities.
To establish, lead and directly manage cross-cutting project teams in the council to deliver corporate priorities.
Be the expert lead and source of advice to Members and Chief Officers in the Council on homelessness and housing legislation, policy and procedures. Keep up to date with changing policy and legislation and provide briefings on changes as required.
Be responsible for ensuring statutory assessments (e.g. Homelessness review and strategy) are undertaken in line with legal requirements based on sound needs analysis. Contribute to Housing Strategy and other plans to support continuous improvement and to inform commissioning plans. Ensure a Lettings Plan is in place, agreed with members and regularly reviewed.